Confirmation now set for 9-year-old children in Archdiocese of Baltimore March 4, 2025By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Worship & Sacraments Archbishop William E. Lori is lowering the standard age for confirmation in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to 9.
Mount Carmel caps historic basketball season with first BCL Tournament title March 4, 2025By Nelson Coffin Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Our Lady of Mount Carmel, which had recently earned its first Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference crown and proceeded to rise into what Cougars coach Tony Martin called “rare air” by beating the Gaels, 53-38, to sweep the MIAA and BCLT championships.
Radio Interview: Lent and Fasting March 3, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Lent, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Deacon Greg Kandra of the Deacon’s Bench blog about his new book, “A Handy Little Guide to Fasting” from OSV Books. They discuss the essential practices of Lent for Catholics – prayer, fasting and almsgiving – and how to enhance your spiritual life in this penitential season.
In midst of uncertainty on immigration, Archdiocese of Baltimore provides support March 3, 2025By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News Parishes and Catholic agencies such as Catholic Charities hope to embody the Gospel parable of the Good Samaritan by providing care for those in the immigrant community.
IHM students herald long-awaited postcards from space February 28, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools In 2022, IHM students embarked on a unique educational adventure as part of the Blue Origin Club for the Future program.
Former longtime pastor of Holy Spirit in Joppa dies February 27, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Father Joseph C. Simmons, the former longtime pastor of Holy Spirit in Joppa, who led major construction projects and was remembered for his presence to parishioners, died Feb. 25 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He had just turned 89 Feb. 19.
Archbishop Lori issues merger decree for two East Baltimore parishes February 26, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come Archbishop William E. Lori issued a decree Feb. 22 for the merger of St. Leo the Great Parish in Little Italy and nearby St. Vincent de Paul Parish. The merger is effective July 1.
Summer camps combine academics with fun for a glimpse of Catholic colleges February 26, 2025By Deidre C. Mays Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized For 50 high-achieving high school students, the First Ascent program at Mount St. Mary’s University last summer was more than just a week on the Emmitsburg campus. It was a glimpse into college life, complete with academics, community building and personal growth.
Social Ministry planning conference scheduled for March 8 at Calvert Hall February 25, 2025By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice For nearly 50 years, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development’s Social Ministry Convocation has been a staple for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, enabling it to inspire, educate and support the mission to fight systemic poverty.
Father Nixon Mullah, S.S.J., dies at 51 February 24, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A memorial Mass for Josephite Father Nixon Mullah will be offered Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at St. Luke in Washington, D.C.
Radio Interview: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization February 24, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints Joining Catholic Review Radio to talk about St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and some special events that are coming up to honor the anniversary of her canonization is Rob Judge, executive director of the Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg and a parishioner of St. Mary in Hagerstown.
5 Things to know about Baltimore Catholic League basketball tournament February 24, 2025By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports The 54th Baltimore Catholic League Tournament, presented by Brooks Financial Group, will tip off Feb. 27, featuring some of the best high school basketball talent in the nation.
